Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 6 to 10 inches |
Plant Spread: | 10 to 18 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: Orange with black center. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 5 yo 10 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, lightly covering with a thin layer of soil. Other info: Direct sow after last frost. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | AAS (All-America Selection®): 1987 National |